What is the cheapest way to get from Tikal to Cobá?

The cheapest way to get from Tikal to Cobá is to drive which costs $1300 - $2000 and takes 10h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tikal to Cobá?

The fastest way to get from Tikal to Cobá is to drive which takes 10h 51m and costs $1300 - $2000.

Is there a direct bus between Tikal and Cobá?

No, there is no direct bus from Tikal to Cobá. However, there are services departing from Tikal and arriving at Cobá via Flores, Chetumal ADO Bus Station and Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

How far is it from Tikal to Cobá?

The distance between Tikal and Cobá is 661 km. The road distance is 636.2 km.

How do I travel from Tikal to Cobá without a car?

The best way to get from Tikal to Cobá without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 14h 54m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tikal to Cobá?

It takes approximately 12h 6m to get from Tikal to Cobá, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tikal to Cobá bus from?

Tikal to Cobá bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, depart from Tikal station.

Where does the Tikal to Cobá bus arrive?

Tikal to Cobá bus services, operated by Guatemala Local Buses, arrive at Santa Elena station.

What is the time difference between Tikal and Cobá?

Cobá is 1h ahead of Tikal. It is currently 4:12 AM in Tikal and 5:12 AM in Cobá.

Can I drive from Tikal to Cobá?

Yes, the driving distance between Tikal to Cobá is 636 km. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from Tikal to Cobá.

Where can I stay near Cobá?

There are 31+ hotels available in Cobá.

Tikal to Cobá - 7 ways to travel via train, car, bus, taxi, shuttle, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Tikal to Cobá by car, bus, train, taxi, shuttle, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, bus, train, taxi
best
1. Drive from Tikal to Benque Viejo el Carmen
2. Take the bus from Benque Viejo el Carmen to Corozal
3. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Chetumal Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto
4. Take the taxi from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Cobá
12h 6m
$2,896–4,947
Public Minibus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tikal to Santa Elena
2. Take the bus from Flores to Chetumal
3. Take the bus from Chetumal ADO Bus Station to Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Cobá
13h 46m
$1,378–8,898
Drive 636.2 km
1. Drive from Tikal to Cobá636.2 km
10h 51m
$1,382–1,996
Shuttle to Mundo Maya Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Parque Nacional Tikal to Flores Airport
2. Fly from Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)FRS - CUN
3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Station
4. Take a shuttle bus from Playa del Carmen to Cobá
12h 24m
$5,450–14,650
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tikal to San Ignacio
2. Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Belize City
3. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City to Tulum
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Cobá
14h 54m
Shuttle, bus via Chetumal
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tikal to San Ignacio
2. Take the bus from CWC Bus Terminal to Nuevo Mercado
3. Take the bus from Chetumal to Tulum
4. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum to Cobá
16h 50m
Shuttle, shuttle to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tikal to San Ignacio
2. Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt Airport
3. Fly from Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)BZE - CUN
4. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Station
5. Take a shuttle bus from Playa del Carmen to Cobá
11h 47m

Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

15Weekly Planes

4h 46mAverage Duration

$2,802Cheapest Price

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Distance: 660.7 km
Duration: 12h 6m

What companies run services between Tikal, Guatemala and Cobá, Mexico?

You can take a vehicle from Tikal to Cobá via Tikal, Santa Elena, Flores, Chetumal ADO Bus Station, and Terminal de Autobuses ADO Tulum in around 13h 46m.

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